January weather forecast
Sheridan, NY

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sheridan, New York, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°F (-6°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In Sheridan, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheridan, during January, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow. In Sheridan, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Sheridan's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and lows of 21.2°F (-6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Sheridan, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°F (-6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sheridan, New York, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sheridan, in January, during 15.6 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sheridan?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sheridan?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sheridan, NY

Average temperature in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheridan, NY

Average pressure in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheridan, NY

Average wind speed in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheridan, NY

Average humidity in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheridan, NY

Average rainfall in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheridan, NY

Average rainfall days in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheridan, NY

Average snowfall in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.33"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheridan, NY

Average snowfall days in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheridan, NY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheridan, NY

Average sunshine days in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheridan, NY

Average UV index in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Sheridan, NY

Average cloud cover in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sheridan, NY

Average visibility in January - Sheridan, NY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

Sheridan, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location